The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade) (eBook)

Epic Sagas of Viking Power and Conquest: A Window into Medieval Scandinavia

Snorri Sturluson (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
979 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766417924-1 (EAN)

Infos

In 'The Sagas of Olaf Tryggvason and of Harald The Tyrant (Harald Haardraade)' by Snorri Sturluson, readers are transported to the Viking Age with two captivating and historically significant sagas. Sturluson's writing style is characterized by its attention to detail, vivid descriptions of battles, and complex character developments. The sagas provide a valuable insight into the political and social structures of medieval Scandinavia, highlighting the power struggles and conquests of rulers such as Olaf Tryggvason and Harald Haardraade. Sturluson's work is not only a literary masterpiece but also a crucial historical document that sheds light on the turbulent times of the Viking era. The meticulous research and storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Norse history and literature.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2019
• Übersetzer: Gustav Storm, Ethel Harriet Hearn
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Mittelalter
• Schlagworte: 1015-1066 • 968-1000 • epic poems • German Literature • Harald III Harðráði • historical sagas • King of Norway • Medieval Literature • Norse mythology • Northern Europe history • Olav I Trygveson • Old Norse literature • Sagas • Sagas of Norway • scandinavian folklore • Snorri Sturluson • Translations into English • Viking kings